Alumni

  • Roberto A. Leon Ferre, M.D., Unveiling the Immune Landscape of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Molecular Subtypes, With Emphasis on the Luminal Androgen Receptor Subtype (2019-2022)
  • Kai J. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., An Implanted Brain-Computer Interface for Device Control in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (2019-2022)
  • Elena Anna (Eleanna) O. De Filippis, M.D., Ph.D., Exploring the Connection Between Adipose Tissue-Resident Eosinophils and Glucose Homeostasis (2018-2021)
  • Marina R. Walther-Antonio, Ph.D., Porphyromonas Somerae Cellular Invasion and Upregulation of HIF Pathway in Endometrial Cancer (2018-2021)
  • Matthew A. Warner, M.D., The Impact of Anemia and Red Blood Cell Transfusion on Functional and Quality of Life Outcomes in Survivors of Critical Illness: A Data Scientific Approach to Heterogeneity in Clinical Responses (2018-2021)
  • LaPrincess C. Brewer, M.D., M.P.H., Cardiovascular Disease Prevention by FAITH! (Fostering African-American Improvement in Total Health): Engaging the Community Through Mobile Technology-Assisted Education (2017-2020)
  • Mrinal S. Patnaik, M.B.B.S., Epigenetic and Chromatin Dysregulation in Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (2015-2019)
  • Carrie A. Schinstock, M.D., Determining Donor-Specific Antibody Characteristics Associated With Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection and Early Allograft Loss in Kidney Transplant Patients (2015-2019)
  • Lindsay A. Renfro, Ph.D., More Efficient, Ethical and Personalized Clinical Trial Designs in Oncology (2015-2018)
  • Samar H. Ibrabim, M.B., Ch.B., Mixed-Lineage Kinase 3 Mediates High-Fat Diet-Induced Liver Injury and Inflammation in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (2014-2017)
  • Kathryn J. Ruddy, M.D., Prediction of Chemotherapy-Related Amenorrhea in Breast Cancer Patients (2014-2017)
  • Jan-Mendelt Tillema, M.D., Integrative and Quantitative Analysis of MRI Markers in Pediatric MS: Diagnostic Utilization of Cortical Imaging Markers (2014-2017)
  • Nathan W. Cummins, M.D., Clinical Utility of Pharmacogenomic Profiling to Decrease Antiretroviral Drug Discontinuation in HIV-Infected Patients (2013-2016)
  • Carrie B. Hruska, Ph.D., Molecular Breast Imaging to Stratify Risk of Mammographically Dense Tissue (2013-2016)
  • Matthew L. Johnson, Ph.D., Linking Mitochondrial Bioenergetics to Insulin Action via Oxidative Stress (2014-2015)
  • Ritu Banerjee, M.D., Ph.D., Population-Based Assessment of the Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology of Extraintestinal Escherichia Coli Infections: Implications for Design of Preventive Interventions (2012-2015)
  • Joline E. Brandenburg, M.D., Quantitating Effect of Botulinum Toxin on Muscle in Children With Cerebral Palsy Using Shearwave Dispersion Ultrasound Vibrometry (2012-2015)
  • Roxana S. Dronca, M.D., Neuroendocrine Immune Regulation in Melanoma: Implication for Novel Therapeutic Strategies (2012-2015)
  • Emir Festic, M.D., M.S., Early Administration of Inhaled Corticosteroids and Beta Agonists for the Prevention of Pulmonary Dysfunction in Patients at Risk of Acute Lung Injury (2012-2014)
  • Osama A. Abulseoud, M.D., Preclinical Glutamate Modulation Through Deep Brain Stimulation as a Novel Target for Alcohol Addiction (2011-2014)
  • Naveen L. Pereira, M.D., Pharmacogenomics of the Natriuretic Peptide System (2011-2014)
  • Yuan Ji, Ph.D., Clinical Psychopharmacogenomics: Translation of Drug Response Biomarkers to Clinical Practice Using High-Throughput Genomewide Techniques (2010-2013)
  • Ann Vincent, M.D., Attributes of Fatigue in Fibromyalgia (2010-2013)
  • Ian R. Lanza, Ph.D., The Impact of Dietary Fatty Acid Composition on Insulin Sensitivity and Mitochondrial Function (2009-2013)
  • Abdirashid M. Shire, Ph.D., Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C as Risk Factors for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Somali Immigrants — Role of Viral Genetics/Epigenetics and the Immune Response (2009-2013)
  • Eric W. Klee, Ph.D., Nicotine Sensitization Effects on the Treatment of Tobacco Dependence (2009-2012)
  • Daryl J. Kor, M.D., Risk Prediction and Early Detection of Postoperative Acute Lung Injury (2009-2012)
  • Brian Irving, Ph.D., Exercise Training and Individual Protein Synthesis Rates in Aging Adults (2007-2012)
  • Augustine S. Lee, M.D., Detection of Gastric Microaspiration by Pepsin Measurement in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid: A Definitive Tool for the Detection of Gastric Aspiration as a Mechanism for Chronic Lung Diseases (2009-2011)
  • Harini A. Chakkera, M.D., Predictive Model for Post-Transplant Diabetes Mellitus After Renal Transplantation (2008-2011)
  • John M. Davis III, M.D., Cytokine Signatures and Response to Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis (2008-2011)
  • Shawna L. Ehlers, Ph.D., L.P., The Role of Health Behaviors in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (2008-2011)
  • Nilufer Ertekin-Taner, M.D., Ph.D., Alzheimer's Disease Risk Alleles in LRRTM3/VR22 Influencing Disease and Endophenotypes (2008-2011)
  • Thomas P. Olson, Ph.D., M.S., Novel Mechanisms of Dyspnea in Heart Failure (2008-2011)
  • Christopher S. Russi, D.O., The Use of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Tissue Oxygen Levels in ED, ICU and EMS Transport Patients With Undifferentiated Shock (2008-2011)
  • John Schmidt, Ph.D., A Controlled Comparison of Self-Regulation in Orofacial Pain and Fibromyalgia (2008-2011)
  • Jon C. Tilburt, M.D., Improving Risk Interpretation and Communication Surrounding Emerging Genomic Technologies (2008-2011)
  • Patricia J. Best, M.D., Coronary Artery Microvascular Dysfunction: A Genomic Approach to the Problem (2007-2011)
  • Kaye M. Reid Lombardo, M.D., Inflammation-Related Genes as Risk Factors for Pancreatic Cancer (2007-2011)
  • Jeanne M. Huddleston, M.D., M.S., Readmission as an Outcome Measure of Health System Failure in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure: A Population-Based Study (2006-2011)
  • Andrea L. Cheville, M.D., Characterization of Disablement in Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer (2007-2010)
  • Vitaly Herasevich, M.D., Ph.D., Syndrome Surveillance in the Intensive Care Unit: Development of Customized Rules (Data 'Sniffers') for Detecting Adverse Events and Specific Time-Sensitive Patient Problems in the ICU (2007-2010)
  • Selamawit Negash, Ph.D., Successful Aging in the Community (2006-2010)
  • Farah Ramirez Marrero, Ph.D., Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in HIV+ Hispanics in Puerto Rico (2006-2010)
  • Sencan Unal, M.D., Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Correlates of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Treatment in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder (2006-2010)
  • Keith A. Josephs, M.D., Predicting Clinical Worsening in Degenerative Dementias (2005-2010)
  • Jasvinder A. Singh, M.D., M.P.H., Intra-Articular Botulinum Toxin A for Painful Prosthetic Knee Joint (2006-2009)
  • Jayant A. Talwalkar, M.D., Diagnostic Accuracy of MR Elastography for the Detection of Hepatic Fibrosis (2006-2009)
  • Karthik Ghosh, M.D., Mammographic Breast Density as a Predictor of Breast Cancer: Improvement in the Risk-Predicting Ability of the Gail Model by Addition of Breast Density, and Study of Histological Markers of Breasts Density (2005-2009)
  • Monica Jones, M.D., Characterization of GEP as a Predictor of Chemoresponse (2005-2008)
  • Andrew D. Rule, M.D., Association of Chronic Kidney Disease With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (2007)
  • Susanne Votruba, Ph.D., The Effect of Sex, Exercise, and Obesity on Regional Meal Fat Uptake and Utilization (2006-2007)
  • David R. Holmes III, Ph.D., Population-Based 3-D Shape Characterization of Vertebrae in Osteoporosis Patients (2005-2007)
  • Kejal Kantarci, M.D., 1H MR Spectroscopy Markers of Mild Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (2005-2007)
  • Serguei Pakhomov, Ph.D., Using Electronic Medical Record for Early Identification of Patients With Angina Pectoris (2005-2007)
  • Douglas Wiegmann, Ph.D., Empirical Investigation of Human Error and Patient Safety in the Operating Room (2005-2007)